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Reduce power earlier on final to bleed back to 135 kt well before the gate.
What happened: Approach was fast through the stabilisation gate, and the threshold was crossed at 146 kt against the 135 kt target. Carrying that extra speed in usually carries the touchdown long, which it did here at 532 m against the 457 m target.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 135 kt at the threshold
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
At the 500 ft gate: speed 16 kt FAST on the reference speed of 135 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,827 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 532 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from GCTS Tenerife Sur Airport, the Boeing 737-900 initiated its takeoff roll on runway 07, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 148 kt after covering 1,300 meters, or 41% of the runway's length. The aircraft encountered a headwind of 8 kt, which contributed to a smooth and efficient departure. As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it was subjected to a temperature of 27 °C and a wind of 8 kt at 90 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
The enroute climb phase commenced overhead El Medano, with the aircraft ascending from 1,150 ft to 38,674 ft in 42 minutes, covering a distance of 320 nm. This marked the beginning of a long-haul journey, with the aircraft transitioning into a level cruise phase 41 miles east of LPPS Porto Santo Airport Vila Baleira. The cruise phase lasted 155 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 1,249 nm. As the aircraft approached its destination, it initiated a descent phase 1 mile east of Durrow, Ireland, reducing its altitude from 38,850 ft to 2,005 ft in 16 minutes, covering 116 nm. The aircraft then entered a short level cruise phase overhead Castlereagh, Northern Ireland, before commencing its final descent phase 1 mile southwest of Whitehead.
The Boeing 737-900 landed on runway 22 at EGAC George Best Belfast City Airport, with a total landing distance of 1,020 meters, or 59% of the runway's length. The touchdown point was 110 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 135 kt, slightly above the target speed. The aircraft's touchdown rate was good at -160 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 1,724 nm, with a flight time of 225 minutes and a fuel consumption of 10,448 kg.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down on runway 22 at EGAC George Best Belfast City Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 215.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,280 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a slight deviation in threshold speed, reaching 146 knots, which was marginally above the target.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 135 knots, but the touchdown rate of -160 feet per minute was satisfactory. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating precise control and coordination between the pilots. The touchdown point was 110 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 14°C and a headwind of 8 knots, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 1,020 meters, accounting for 59% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilots' ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing performance was impressive, with a score of 99.1%, reflecting the high level of skill and expertise demonstrated by the pilots.
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